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Welcome to EOP&S/CARE

EOP&S/CARE/NextUp

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

EOP&S/CARE/NextUp is a comprehensive program committed to providing compassionate, innovative, above and beyond services to students facing economic and educational challenges. Our mission is to work in partnership with students and the campus community to enable students to fulfill their highest educational potential.

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Application

We are accepting applications for Fall 2023!

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Our Programs

EOP&S stands for the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services. EOP&S assists students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.

CARE stands for the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education. CARE assists EOP&S students who are single parents, receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs or TANF.

NextUp assists EOP&S students who are eligible current and former foster youth.

Eligibility & Services

EOP&S

Eligibility Services
  • Must be a California Resident or AB540 eligible/California Dream Act
  • Be enrolled full-time 12 units at RHC (some exceptions apply)
  • Qualify for Promise Grant Waiver  A or B or  C/$O EFC
  • 70 degree applicable units or less
  • Be economically and educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOP&S Program
  • Priority registration for continuing students
  • Counseling Services/Educational Planning
  • Academic Probation Intervention
  • Book Services
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  • Laptop/Voice Recorder & Scientific Calculator Loan Program
  • Career Assessments
  • Meal Vouchers
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  • Cap and gown purchased for graduates

CARE

Eligibility Services
  • EOPS eligible
  • Single parent/head of household
  • Currently receiving TANF/CalWORKs assistance (cash aid)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a child 17 years of age or younger
  • Motivational and Informational Workshops
  • CARE Grants 
    • *Subject to funding
  • Gas Subsidy Cards
  • Agency and County Referrals
  • Single Parent Conferences
  • Case Management and Advocacy
  • Family Seasonal Events
  • Fundraising events
  • In addition to over and above services

NextUp

Eligibility Services
  • Have been in the foster care system at any point on or after your 13th birthday
  • 25 years or age or younger
  • Monthly grants
    Additional funds to buy required textbooks
  • Additional funds to buy required school supplies
  • Meal vouchers
  • Counseling services (academic, personal, and career counseling)
  • Graduation cap and gown and stole
  • Referrals to campus and community resources

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EOP&S Contact Dates

1st Contact

Jan 10 - Feb 24

Meet with counselor to review, develop, and/or update your Student Education Plan. Complete to receive Priority Registration for Summer 2023.

2nd Contact

Feb 27 - Apr 14

Discuss with counselor ​mid-point semester performance. Complete to receive Priority Registration for the Fall 2023 semester.

3rd Contact

Apr 17 - May 25

Discuss with counselor academic progress, review your EOP&S/CARE eligibility status, and/or further develop your Student Education Plan.

CARE Spring 2023 Calendar

February 3

Welcome Back Pop-Up Workshop

Location: Patio outside SS240

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Who: Current CARE students only

February 10

CARE Orientation

Guest Speaker: Alumna Vanessa Prieto

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Who: Current CARE students only

March 17

Financial Literacy

Guest Speaker: Sarah Mendoza

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Who: Current CARE students only

April 8

Spring Family Festival

Location: LRC 128

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Who: Current CARE students and their children

Contact Us

Location: Student Services SS240

Phone: (562) 908-3423

Email: eops@riohondo.edu

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Summer 2023 Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm

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